The Gospel Standard

The Gospel Standard3. God is the author of all beautyGod is the author of all beauty, and only as we conform to His ideal shall weapproach the standard of true beauty. CH 924. Devotees of fashion is a living lieThe life of nine tenths of those who are devotees of fashion is a living lie.Deception, fraud, is their daily practice; for they wish to appear that whichthey are not. MYP 3595. They have little inclinationPride and vanity are manifested everywhere; but those who are inclined tolook into the mirror to admire themselves will have little inclination to lookinto the law of God, the great moral mirror. CG 433II. PRINCIPLES OF CORRECT DRESS1. Person’s character is judged by dressA person's character is judged by his style of dress. A refined taste, acultivated mind, will be revealed in the choice of simple and appropriateattire. Chaste simplicity in dress, when united with modesty of demeanor, willgo far toward surrounding a young woman with that atmosphere of sacredreserve which will be to her a shield from a thousand perils. Ed 2482. Correct taste is not be condemnedWe do not discourage neatness in dress. Correct taste is not to be despisednor condemned. Our faith, if carried out, will lead us to be so plain in dress,163